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Got a new baby? How to fairly split chores and child care (and avoid resentment)

The division of roles and responsibilities is the biggest difficulty that parents face when bringing home a new baby.

Pima County heat program converts old Tucson jail facility into latest cooling center

Tucsonans now have access to a new cooling center at the Mission Annex facility — a former minimum-security jail — on the city’s west side.

AZ Supreme Court Justice remains on abortion ballot language case, after claims of bias

Arizona Supreme Court Justice Bill Montgomery's choice comes 24 hours after Arizona for Abortion Access called for his recusal.

VA Secretary announces expansions to Tucson's VA Medical Center

Expansions to mental health and emergency services are expected to be complete by the end of the year.

Toxic Waters: EPA and military clash over Tucson’s groundwater cleanup

Families affected by cancer and premature deaths blame a history of polluted water in southern Tucson. The water utility is trying to clean up the problem.

Infants' tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, American Academy of Pediatrics says

The academy's new report, released Monday, encourages pediatricians and other medical professionals to consider nonsurgical options.

Tucson basketball campers sample vegan nutrition

UA Wildcat Joseph Blair teaches healthy eating alongside hoops excellence.

A protein called Reelin keeps popping up in brains that resist aging and Alzheimer’s

A key protein called Reelin may help stave off Alzheimer's disease, according to a growing body of research.

Number of Arizona Hantavirus cases more than doubles compared to past years

Health officials said the uptick is likely due to the increased snow and rain this year in certain parts of the state.

Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

The outbreak was first reported last week. As of Thursday, 34 people were sickened, with all but one hospitalized. Two people died.

Republicans advocate to keep "unborn human being" in AZ abortion ballot description

They argue that the term is a direct quote from Arizona's current law, making it impartial.

Arizona’s monsoon means danger for those with asthma. Here’s how to cope.

While some may look forward to the monsoon season, as the storms bring lower temperatures, those with asthma prepare for discomfort and distress.

Arizona poised to provide MDMA therapy to first responders with PTSD if the FDA approves the psychedelic

The Arizona Legislature added MDMA-assisted therapy to the list of treatments available to first responders with PTSD under the state’s workers’ comp plan.

Pima County ready with back to school vaccines

Help is available for parents seeking to update their child's immunization list.

Echoing Hope Ranch

Echoing Hope Ranch in Cochise County provides a variety of services to those with autism or other developmental disabilities.

"Taking the camel to the drive-in?" Historian David Leighton's history of the Reid Park Zoo

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit the Word of Mouth Print Space; celebrate imagination at the Library's Megamania!! Festival; and meet the founder of the Naco Wellness Initiative.

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